Chief Democrat Clown Hakeem Jeffries used the occasion to sow hate and division because that’s what his domestic terrorist party does. Jeffries tried to claim before the game that Trump was not a real Knicks fan despite the fact that the man was born and raised in New York City and bought ringside seats to Knicks games for more years than Jeffries has been alive.
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Whatever, Hakeem. Keep failing at trying to be relevant.
Maybe Jeffries didn’t think Trump is a true Knicks fan because he didn’t dress like a goofball
In any event, in Trump’s New York City, supporters lined the streets to see his motorcade:
🚨 AWESOME! Another angle of President Trump's arrival shows MASSIVE CHEERS for 47's motorcade outside Madison Square Garden
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) June 9, 2026
Supporters LINED the streets for him 🔥
PATRIOTS. 🇺🇸pic.twitter.com/uBLbv9lZQV
Also, ahead of the National Anthem, Trump fist-pumped the crowd as people chanted, “USA! USA!”
.@POTUS fist-bumps the crowd as massive “USA!” chants break out at MSG. pic.twitter.com/o8qznmsYyi
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) June 9, 2026
🔥 LMAO! President Trump is UNFAZED by the New York liberals booing him during the National Anthem while he’s shown on camera saluting
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) June 9, 2026
Even GRINNED in response
STAY STRONG, 47! REAL Americans support you. pic.twitter.com/40TnrgidC1
But again, the president also made history by becoming the first sitting president to attend an NBA championship finals game. “Tonight, President DONALD TRUMP becomes the first sitting US president to attend an NBA Finals Game. Long-time Knick fan, liked what he saw here!” When halftime came, Trump went down to the court after singer Cardi B’s performance, where people in the crowd waved at him and took some photos.
The Knicks dropped a heartbreaker to the Spurs, 115-111, but they remain up 2-1 in the series thus far.
Trump said after the game:
“The game was fantastic. Well-played by both teams. We all had a lot of fun. It was great to watch very talented players,” Trump told reporters before departing JFK Airport to return to Washington.
